IT Systems Engineer

Radley College; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley College is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to join the IT Team of seven, overseeing Microsoft 365, Entra ID governance, and cloud services to support teaching, learning and campus operations.

You will lead on technical problem-solving, improve performance, security, automation and user experience while communicating clearly with staff and pupils. Term-time focused, with on-site work and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft 365 and cloud administration skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical users.
• Experience in identity services and governance benefits the role.

Responsibilities

• Own range of business-critical systems and services.
• Develop and continually improve core technology platforms.
• Focus on security, reliability, and user experience.
• Collaborate with IT colleagues and wider organisation to enable staff and pupils.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Entra ID governance

Cloud administration

Automation

Device management

Tools

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Azure / Entra tooling

Job description

Radley College is looking to appoint an IT Systems Engineer to join our IT Team. The team of seven look after a user base of 1,300 over an 800-acre site.

Technology is fundamental to the day-to-day life of Radley College, supporting teaching, learning and the operation of one of the country's leading independent boarding schools. We are seeking an IT Systems Engineer to play a key role in the management, development and continual improvement of the College's core technology platforms, with a particular focus on Microsoft 365, identity services and cloud technologies.

Working within a collaborative IT team of seven and reporting to the Head of IT Services, you will take ownership of a range of business-critical systems and services, ensuring they remain secure, reliable and aligned with the needs of the College. You will work closely with colleagues across IT and the wider organisation, helping to deliver a technology environment that enables staff and pupils to thrive.

This role will suit a technically capable and intellectually curious professional who enjoys understanding how systems fit together and finding better ways of working. You will be comfortable taking responsibility for key platforms, leading on technical problem-solving and identifying opportunities to improve performance, security, automation and user experience. From Microsoft 365 and Entra ID governance to cloud services, device management and automation, you will help shape and support the technologies that underpin the College's operations.

We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise alongside the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels. You will be able to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical advice, build productive relationships with both technical and non-technical users, and take a thoughtful, service-oriented approach to your work. Whilst this is a highly technical role, success will depend equally on collaboration, judgement and the ability to work effectively within a small and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced systems administrator or infrastructure engineer who enjoys genuine ownership, values professional autonomy and wants to contribute to a community where technology has a visible and meaningful impact. If you have strong Microsoft 365 and cloud administration skills, a passion for continuous improvement and a desire to work in a varied and rewarding environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

HOURS OF WORK

• Term Time + 3 weeks, on site

• 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (some flexibility may be possible).

• Saturday mornings 8 am to 1 pm on a rota basis (approx. one in every six weeks during term time).